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Thursday, December 8. 2016

Victoria Beckham cut a stylish figure in check pants and a warm turtleneck sweater as she headed out in chilly Manhattan.

She's ticking off all the trend boxes with her turtleneck top that also boasts dramatic bell sleeves, plus wide-leg crop pants and split-front stiletto booties that help elongate her silhouette.

I love the classic simplicity of this look that still manages to pack a high-fashion punch. This is what I'd aspire to wear for winter if I were working in an office! Even if your look is more casual you could take inspiration from this ensemble and pair a turtleneck with plaid pants and loafer flats.

If you're getting warm and fuzzy fashion feelings from this look, too, read on for my look for less finds...

Tuesday, November 1. 2016

Yesterday we were all about the camo jacket, and today we're all about the band jacket, another military-inspired outerwear piece that will amp up your fall wardrobe. Pair this menswear piece with a basic white top and raw edge jeans like Alessandra Ambrosio for the perfect cool-girl ensemble that feels right-now and not costumey. Add all-black extras like block heel booties and an Hermes-inspired tote that's great for work and the weekend. Read on for our thoughtfully curated look for less picks that will have you marching to the beat of your own sartorial drum...

Friday, October 7. 2016

Ensuring she would stand out, Gigi Hadid displayed bold styling choices both on and off the runways during Paris Fashion Week. In this look the model paired a casual black muscle tank with striped cropped pants, patent leather loafers, round metal-framed sunglasses and a cord lariat necklace. Gigi topped off the look with an off the shoulder, oversized leather jacket with white embroidery. This outfit may be a casual approach to street style, but there is nothing basic about it. I love the edginess of the monochromatic look, androgyny of the loafers and grunge-inspired 90s style through the use of the lariat choker. In this recreation, I've kept all of the attitude and paired the ensemble with a similar piece of outerwear that's extremely affordable and on-trend for the season: a faux-leather bomber jacket. Read on to score this piece available from Mango and a few other must-haves for the season, with each item priced below $67...

Thursday, September 15. 2016

For today's Throwback Thursday look, I went back to the start of 2014 when Cameron Diaz made an appearance on Good Morning America to promote her book 'The Body Book' wearing a casual yet polished outfit that definitely showed off her credentials in the best way. The actress-turned-author paired a plaid shirt with a tan blazer, dark-wash skinny jeans and black high-heel ankle boots for the occasion. I wanted to recreate this ensemble because it's a look that can work for so many fall functions, from the office to the weekend...and something tells me this would be especially cute for teachers, as we're in back-to-school season! I found the perfect flannel at Joe Fresh and then brought the look into 2016 by updating the jeans to a pair of raw edge hem jeggings from Express. Ankle boots from DSW's new Mix no.6 line and a suede bag by Merona finish this look for less, which can be yours with finds starting at just $11.70...

Tuesday, September 13. 2016

Whenever I think of Victoria Beckham, I instantly think of her time as Posh Spice — wardrobes consisting of black mini dresses, sharp stiletto heels, smoky eyes and chic clingy outfits showing off her svelte figure. Over time, her style has evolved and repeatedly Victoria has demonstrated that while her Spice Girl days are over, she still holds on to her posh sense of style. Here, dressed in Victoria Beckham and Celine, she pairs a classic tuxedo blouse with wide-leg crepe pants and flat leather sandals. For accessories Victoria stuck with the overall menswear style and wore a gold boyfriend watch, square sunglasses and a folded-over leather tote. To get this look, worthy of NYFW's front row, read on to shop my curated finds...and save hundreds!